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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 769.86 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 769.86 and 184.22 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 769.86 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/769.86 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 769.86 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 141,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,823.61/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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